Hong Kong Monetary Authority Warns of Fraudulent Websites and Phishing Emails

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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued a warning to the public about fraudulent websites and phishing emails related to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited. These scams have been reported to the HKMA, and a press release with further information is available on the HKMA website. The HKMA reminds the public that banks will not send SMS or e-mails with embedded hyperlinks to direct customers to their websites for transactions, nor will they ask for sensitive personal information over the phone, email, or SMS. Anyone who has provided their personal information or conducted financial transactions through these scams should contact the bank and report the matter to the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau of the Hong Kong Police Force.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has warned the public about fraudulent websites and phishing emails related to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited.
  • The scams have been reported to the HKMA, and a press release with further information is available on the HKMA website.
  • The HKMA reminds the public that banks will not send SMS or e-mails with embedded hyperlinks to direct customers to their websites for transactions.
  • Banks will not ask customers for sensitive personal information, such as login passwords or One-Time Password, over the phone, email, or SMS.
  • Anyone who has provided their personal information or conducted financial transactions through these scams should contact the bank and report the matter to the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau of the Hong Kong Police Force.
  • The Hong Kong Police Force can be contacted at 2860 5012 for reporting these scams.
  • The public is urged to be cautious and verify the authenticity of emails and websites before providing any personal or financial information.

Statistics:

  • No specific statistics are mentioned in the source material.
  • However, the HKMA reminds the public that phishing emails and spam messages are a common cybercrime threat, with scammers attempting to extort sensitive information from unsuspecting victims.

Sources:

  • "Fraudulent websites and phishing email related to The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited" (The Hong Kong Monetary Authority) [1]
  • Hong Kong Monetary Authority website for further information on the press release [1]